Professional CCG/Flight Nurse – STAT MedEvac

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Professional CCG/Flight Nurse.

• Monday – Friday
• Daylight hours
• 12 – hour shifts

STAT MedEvac Critical Care Ground is hiring a Registered Nurse to support the Critical Care Ground unit in a hybrid (flight and ground) role. The CCG/Flight nurse will support both ground operations and flight operations.

The primary commitment is to the Critical Care Ground unit at UPMC Mercy, while also cycling through regional flight nurse shifts. This role is ideal for helping nurses achieve their growth goals, especially those looking to transition from inpatient nursing to transport medicine. The CCG/Flight Nurse role is perfect for nurses who enjoy working in the academic hospital setting with the opportunity to occasionally flex into a unique community role.  The position is 2/3 Ground and 1/3 Flight.

Purpose:

The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse is a critical care transport team member responsible for following PA DOH BLS, ALS, and CCG guidelines while caring for critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director during critical care ground and air transports. The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse is expected to execute independent judgment to deliver appropriate care consistent with the clinical protocols when contact with a medical command physician is impossible. The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team’s conduct. The Professional CCG/Flight Nurse fulfills education and experiential requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives of the STAT MedEvac system always.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment, using educational resources that are required or made available. Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions. Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence to established protocols and standards of care; assess online medical command or other resources when appropriate. Participates in developing and completing research projects. Always ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity. Actively participates in the development and training of new staff.
• Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information promptly. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program. Adheres to the current uniform policy. Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to): Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications)
• Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty roster Participates in shift report from off-going crew Equipment checks Transport log Medication log. Maintains a clean patient environment as well as crew quarters. Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service. Ensures safe operation of the patient-laden stretcher, always employing appropriate stretcher discipline. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of the head of the stretcher, and stretcher movement.
• Completes all official documentation promptly, such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc. Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability. Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools to enhance a safe work environment.
• Always reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high-stress environment, with a clear understanding of who the customer is. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers, including creating and sustaining a positive relationship, regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation. Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system. Maintains fitness for duty (if qualified as a flight crew member) by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation to a supervisor on time, no matter how minor.
• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard. Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. Always adhere to the drug and alcohol policy, including prescription and over-the-counter medicine use.